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        • The Situation In and Around Nagorno-Karabakh
        • Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
        • In this photo provided by Odesa City Administration, Ukrainian emergency workers examine the site of the Russian rocket attack in central Odesa, Ukraine, early hours Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. (Odesa City Administration via AP)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • Tanks participate in the Russia-Belarus military drills in Belarus, 5 days before the start of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr., File)Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation – Permanent Council: Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE)
      • Ukraine Crisis
        • Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
        • In this photo provided by Odesa City Administration, Ukrainian emergency workers examine the site of the Russian rocket attack in central Odesa, Ukraine, early hours Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. (Odesa City Administration via AP)The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine
        • Tanks participate in the Russia-Belarus military drills in Belarus, 5 days before the start of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr., File)Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation – Permanent Council: Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE)
        • Ukrainian paramedics from 3rd Assault brigade carry a wounded comrade injured during battles in Andriivka, near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Mstyslav Chernov)Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation – Permanent Council: “Mental Health Impacts of War”
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        • The Situation In and Around Nagorno-Karabakh
        • Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
        • Joint Statement of the informal OSCE Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
        • ODIHR Flag with blurred backgroundResponse to Report by ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci
      • Economic and Environmental Activities
        • 2023 Prague Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE (© OSCE)Opening Statement at the 2023 Prague Forum on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE
        • A view of a flooded neighborhood in Kherson, Ukraine, (AP Photo/Libkos)Opening Statement at the 2023 Struga Conference on the Economic and Environmental Dimension of the OSCE
        • Destroyed houses are photographed in Irpin, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 30, 2022. As milestones go, the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine is both grim and vexing. It marks a full year of killing, destruction, loss and pain felt even beyond the borders of Russia and Ukraine. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti, File)Response to the Report by the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities
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        • Ambassador Yrjölä, Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre addressing the Permanent Council. (Micky Kroell/ @OSCE)Response to the Report of the Director of the Conflict Prevention Centre
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        • Joint Statement on the OSCE’s role in supporting security sector governance and reform, OSCE MCJoint Statement on OSCE’s Role in Supporting Security Sector Governance and Reform as part of OSCE’s Comprehensive Approach to Security | OSCE MC
        • Joint Statement on Small Arms Light Weapons and Stockpiles of Conventional Ammunition | OSCE Ministerial Council
Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference

The Warsaw Human Dimension Conference, held from Oct. 2 to 13, will provide a forum for governments and civil society
to review participating States' compliance with their OSCE human rights commitments.

Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine

The current U.S. statement delivered at the Permanent Council details ongoing violations of international law and defiance of OSCE Principles and Commitments by the Russian Federation in Ukraine

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus

The Lukashenka regime must end its irresponsible international behavior and its internal campaign of repression against the people of Belarus.

OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change

OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change

On July 7, 2023, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry participated in the OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change.

The 29th OSCE Ministerial Council

The 29th OSCE Ministerial Council

On December 1-2, 2022, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Poland will host the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council in Łódź. Learn more about the 29th Ministerial Council >>

  
  • Warsaw Human Dimension Conference
  • Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine
  • Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in Belarus
  • OSCE High-Level Conference on Climate Change
  • The 29th OSCE Ministerial Council

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The Situation In and Around Nagorno-Karabakh

9 November, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements

The only acceptable path forward to a dignified and durable peace in the South Caucasus is through dialogue.

Response to the Report by the OSCE Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in...

9 November, 2023 | Anti-corruption, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

The United States has provided roughly $3 million in support for OSCE-led anti-trafficking efforts since 2021, including $1 million to the landmark project on preventing…

In this photo provided by Odesa City Administration, Ukrainian emergency workers examine the site of the Russian rocket attack in central Odesa, Ukraine, early hours Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. (Odesa City Administration via AP)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

9 November, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

We will continue to use the tools at our disposal to promote accountability for Russia’s atrocities and abuses in Ukraine.

Tanks participate in the Russia-Belarus military drills in Belarus, 5 days before the start of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr., File)

Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation – Permanent Council: Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces...

8 November, 2023 | Arms control, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

The United States deeply regrets Russia’s final withdrawal from the CFE Treaty, a long-time cornerstone of Euro-Atlantic Security, which takes place at the same time…

Ukrainian paramedics from 3rd Assault brigade carry a wounded comrade injured during battles in Andriivka, near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine. (AP Photo/Mstyslav Chernov)

Statement for the Forum for Security Cooperation – Permanent Council: “Mental Health Impacts of War”

8 November, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

As a result of Russia’s brutal assault against Ukraine, we again are bearing witness to a ground war featuring trench warfare and relentless artillery barrages…

Illustration depicting Ukrainian civilian Roman Vuiko being detained by Russian soldiers. (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)

Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

2 November, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

By expelling Russia’s forces from over half the land that was seized since February 2022, Ukraine’s defenders have allowed us to learn the truth about…

Joint Statement of the informal OSCE Group of Friends on Safety of Journalists on the International Day...

2 November, 2023 | Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

Far too often, however, we see that instead of protecting journalists and investigating the crimes committed against them, states have instead criminalized journalism itself. 

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Response to Report by ODIHR Director Matteo Mecacci

2 November, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements

Participants recounted the horrors Russia has inflicted, not just on the people of Ukraine but on its own citizens as well. 

Right of Reply on World Day Against the Death Penalty.

Right of Reply on World Day Against the Death Penalty

19 October, 2023 | Statements

We reaffirm our longstanding opposition to the use of the death penalty after trials that do not respect fair trial guarantees, or for crimes that…

International Day of the Girl Child (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

International Day of the Girl Child

19 October, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

The United States stands firm in our commitment to elevate the voices and human rights of all girls and invest in a future that promotes…

Books on a shelf.

Response to the Report by the Secretary General on the Unified Budget for 2024

19 October, 2023 | Statements

We call on all participating States to actively take up this proposal and engage constructively in negotiations to agree on the budget in a timely…

Joint statement in response to the report by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo.

Joint Statement in Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Mission in Kosovo

19 October, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements

We recall that the Mission is the largest OSCE Field Mission and plays an essential role in Kosovo.

Emergency workers retrieve the body of a 10-year old boy who was killed in a Russian air attack that hit a multi-storey building in central Kharkiv, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Babenko)

The Russian Federation’s Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine

19 October, 2023 | Statements, Ukraine Crisis

We will maintain an unyielding focus on Russia’s war of aggression.  Our commitment to justice and the people of Ukraine is resolute.

United States has stood and will continue to stand with Israel. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

On the unprecedented, orchestrated attack by the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas against Israel

19 October, 2023 | Statements

The United States has stood and will continue to stand with Israel.  We will continue to work with partners around the world to prevent and…

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Warsaw Human Dimension Conference | Follow up on Invocations of the Moscow Mechanism

13 October, 2023 | Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

We call on Russia, Belarus, and Turkmenistan to take immediate steps to address the concerns identified in the Expert Missions’ reports and implement the recommendations…

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Closing Statement

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Closing Statement

13 October, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements

The contempt the Kremlin and the Lukashenka regime have shown for the WHDC is the same contempt they show for their citizens and for the…

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Plenary Session 8: Humanitarian Issues

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Plenary Session 8: Humanitarian Issues

12 October, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Statements, Ukraine Crisis

We call on Russia’s government to stop the forcible transfers and deportations of Ukraine’s children and return those forcibly relocated to their families or legal…

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Plenary Session 7: Tolerance and Non-Discrimination II

Warsaw Human Dimension Conference Plenary Session 7: Tolerance and Non-Discrimination II

11 October, 2023 | Civil Society and NGOs, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Media Freedom, Statements, Tolerance and Non-discrimination

Exclusion and intolerance weaken societies and make democracies less prosperous, less stable, and less equitable. 

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